In most games, "Thank you mr banker" is said prior to a No Deal, but if they don't say anything, it's normally a Deal. Do you agree that it spoils the game?

Personally, I think it does, and it ruins the tension.

I can't say I really notice that much.

I don't really notice it that much. I just see it as being thankful for the offer.

It's often said before a deal... and before a no deal... so I don't find it an issue.

I've not actually noticed.

Two exemptions off the top of my head are with Leila and Steff - they said it and then dealt. I'm sure there are many more!

I haven't noticed it to be honest.

Most of the times it happens are in early-game obligatory No Deals anyway!

I'm not convinced it gives anything away - and more to the point it's a long, long, long way from being the worst production decision of the show even if it does.

I don't really mind, to be honest. Are they told to say "thank you, Banker" though? If I remember correctly, in the early days, the reply was just a simple "deal/no deal." Now the contestants usually say a monologue before saying deal/no deal.

But they have to say it, or the banker thinks they are just dismissing the offer.

I think it's just something that one player did and loads of others copied. A bit like bowing to the wings at the start of the walk of wealth.

I remember there was a poll on here started by rico7 (I think) about the use of "thank you Mr. Banker" and most people thought this little thank you was unnecessary.

yes it's a bit irritaing but it's only said in the earlier stages anyway e.g. third offer etc.

I wish people would say 'no deal' on it's own instead of sucking up to the banker anyway.

what you have to remember is everyone has a different standard of living £1000 to one person is like £100,000 to another.
So the contenstant has to have respect of the banker offers.

And it is also a mind game with the banker...the personality/character you give over is the he has to juggle with???!?!?!???!

Have to say you have to be of a certain sadness to really care about this stuff. And No. It's about the only place in England where people are grateful for anything, at all